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BIO212 - 4.0 rating“I had her for lab and she is extremely tempermental”
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73%
Textbook Required
36%
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Reviews (99)
Ms. Abeer, is the greatest Biology teacher. Her spirit is one of compassion and her desire's to see everyone succeed. Her warm and considerate attitude and her persission of thought in teaching makes you want to learn. thought I wouldn't graduate. Other teachers made me feel bad, thank to Kerry Rubin and Abeer I will grad. 5/3/10. Thks. w/love
Had her for Bio 211 lab and she was fantastic!
She is a GREAT teacher! if you can take one of her classes DO IT! She is really nice, super easy to talk to and help you as much as possible. She is in the learning center ofter so even outside of class she will give you assistance. I took her for BIO 211 lab and now i am in her BIO 212 lecture on purpose! 100% yes take her, she is great!
Very good teacher! She is very helpful and does all that she can to help you succeed. She's always willing to help and is in the science learning lab often.
Abeer is the best teacher i have ever had. She has a passion for what she does and it shows.
Ms.El-Gharbawy is a great lab instructor. She has good relations with the lecture instructor and helped us by giving us material that pertained to our lecture as well as lab. She didn't make us do unnessecary things just for the sake of doing them. She does not muudy the water. If you attend, listen and take her notes, you'll do well.
GOOD.
Excellent instructor she made what I considered at first a difficult topic comprehensible and helped those who asked for help. I would suggest you take her in whatever course she teaches.
She made what I considered a difficult course easy to understand. I would suggest that you take her regardless of the subject she is teaching. 12/5/11
Dr.El-Gharbawy is an awesome instructor! She strives to be available to her students and is personally interested in our success. She actually gives her own time to make sure you're successful. I'm sorry I'm finished with my sciences...I would have taken her for any of them I could have! Highly recommended!
Very nice lady! She takes the time out for her students to actually learn the material. Very helpful likes to see her students succeed. Easy to talk to.I'm hoping she is teaching Mirco for spring semester although another section just opened up hopefully she gets the section ;)
she is helpful and willing to give you 1:1 help if needed but I wish I had Jody though :(
Great Professor. She made the material easy to understand and considering how much there was to learn, it was strange how she made it almost seem easy. Professor El-Gharbawy gives a student a fighting chance at understanding the material and receiving a good grade.
BEST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD! she wants you to succeed and she will do whatever it takes to help you understand. She is always in the learning center and loves when her students come to her for help. If you go to class and pay attention, you will have no problem getting a good grade. I HIGHLY recommend her!
She was a great teacher. Very helpful. She made sure everyone understood what was being taught. She also is very approachable.I would highly recommend her. i will definetly take her other classes.
Abeer is a great professor. She teaches the course thoroughly and in a way that makes it easy to understand. She lets you know exactly what she's expecting on quizzes and exams. Her exams are tough, but if you put forth adequate effort you WILL succeed and you WILL do well and you WILL learn from her! She's very vehement about her teaching.
Abeer is the best instructor I've ever had. She truly cares about her students as long as you show up and do the work. I had her for lecture and lab and will be taking her next semester for bio 212. Awesome instructor--other instructors at owens should be more like her.
Very good teacher went above and beyond to help me pass her class. If it wasnt for her I wouldnt have passed. I took here for Bio 211 and Bio 212 fall semester. She is very dedicated to her students and is willing to help you outside of class. Need to attend class though to understand what is going. on. I would recommend taking her.
She is an amazing instructor! If it weren't for her I really do not think I would have been able to pass biology (my lecture instructor was AWFUL). As long as you show up and do the work this class is a cake walk. So thankful I had her.
Abeer is an amazing instructor, I learned more in her lab than I did in my lecture. She cares about people understanding the information and she makes real life references. Assignments, and exams are all easy if you pay attention in class. I highly recommend her.
She wasn't very confident. She doesn't seem to know the chem material. She would make mistakes in her problems. When students corrected her, she would yell at them to get out. Several times she told students to take the class with someone else if we didn't like how did she things. She did try to make sure we passed. She is nice as a person.
Amazing teacher,, one of the best at Owens. Take her please
Great instructor. She provides thorough and detailed in addition to the p/p. She knows A&P and provides real life, simple explanations to better understand the subject. I would take her for any science she teaches. She made herself available on her free time for study sessions prior to exams. Highly recommend taking her!
Very good teacher. You NEED to attend her class or else you will miss important information and will miss quiz/test question! She might appear strict at first, but she just want student to succeed. If you worked hard throughout the semester she might be willing to curve your grade if you missing 2-3 points. I recommend you to take her class!
Abeer is definitely hard to read at first but once the class gets going, you know why you chose her. She is sweet, knowledgeable and willing to help and answer questions. She gives short reviews that don't seem too helpful but her notes are all the help you'll need. The class isn't a breeze. You must attend and pay attention, and you'll do fine
Abeer is a terrific instructor. I wish I could have her for all my courses. If you attend class you will do well. She has a way of presenting the material that makes you understand it. She truly cares if you understand. Always give a review before a test. Highly recommended!!!
Great teacher. She wants all hers students to do well and understand the material. Would recommend taking her for any science class.
Her lectures were difficult to follow at times, but she did answer any questions you had to ensure you understood the subject material before moving on. Her tests and quizzes were somewhat difficult. Just show up for class. Thats the ONLY way you'll end up passing with a decent grade.
abeer is great-had her for both API and II. you dont even need the text book, but you do need to go to class. she tells you exactly what you need to know in her lectures, and explains things thoroughly. if you go to class you'll do well. would definitely recommend her!
I had this teacher for A&P 211 , and although she can be moody at times she was a very good lab teacher. She goes beyond the lab to make sure you understand the material. Her lectures in lab was very helpful with my in class lecture. She comes across harden at first,later I found her to be very sweet,but serious. I would recommend her for A&P!!!!
I was a little bummed after looking at the reviews on here and taking her in class. I had her for lab and she is extremely tempermental. I never asked her anything because I would anticipate the worse. When lecturing in lab she would get confused and teach the wrong thing (multiple times) then mark you off when you do it on the test.
This instructor is very condescending and moody. You don't know whether you should ask questions or not because of her temperament. Gets confused very easily when trying to explain things. I would not recommend this instructor.
I have this instructor for BIO 212, had her for 211, and taking her next semester for BIO 231. She is an excellent teacher and definitely knows what she is talking about. If you go to class, you will pass. She is always nice and always ensures that each student understands the subject. She even sets up meetings with students to provide extra help.
Go to class, take notes, don't get a text book, study, and you're fine. Not an easy teacher, but you can defiantly get an A. She is willing to do anything to help her students. I WILL take her class again, and you should too. Best teacher i have ever had by far.
She is an amazing teacher! She will tell you in a minute how she feels and what she expects out of you. Attendance is a must and take as many notes as possible! You will not have a problem in her class at all. Abeer is one professor that I will always remember and miss! She is there for her students 1000%. Please take her an enjoy the semester! :)
Sometimes she may seem angry if people aren't understanding something, but that is only because she cares that her students actually learn, not just pass. She is not in easy A, but she tells you what you are expected to know on tests and if you listen to her lectures, take notes, use notes she makes for you, and study, it is not hard to do well.
She is an A++++ as a professor of Biology, very helpful to the student so we can succeed. She is always willing to give student a review if you have any confusion or questions. I am highly recommending her to anyone. I would definitely take her class again for Bio 212
Very helpful. She comes off kinda rude but is a sweetheart!! I took her for A&P and Micro. She made sure you understand and will take the time out to review before the test. It took me a minute to get use to her but once I did the class was a lot easier.
Awesome Teacher!! You can build a wonderful relationship with her!! Be in class and she will have your back!
Abeer is amazing. She doesn't make you use the book at all. If you go to every class and write down everything she puts on the board, and star what she tells you is important, you will get a good grade! There are no surprises. She gives you what you need. Would take again! If you miss an exam she is very good about letting you retake it.
Abeer is by far the best professor I have ever had. She has very clear and understandable lectures. She truly cares about how her students do. You won't need the book because Abeer is very knowledgeable on both Bio 211 and 212. Show up and pay attention and you will pass. I just wish I could have her teach every class!!!
Such a great professor!!! Extremely knowledgeable, if you pay attention to lectures you will do well in class. She truly is a great person as well!! You will not be disappointed. I just wish I could have her for every class!!!
AMAZING PROFESSOR
Great professor! If you come to class, and take notes you will do well. That simple. What she writes on the board is important so write it all down and study it. If you put in the work she works with you. Honestly, you really get the grade you earn. She knows her stuff and has exam reviews outside of class so be sure to show up for those as well.
Abeer is an amazing anstructor!!! I took A&P I and II with professor Abeer. She really cares about her students. She likes everyone attend the lecture, understand the material, and take notes. I like her way of teaching, she explains the material very well and give examples. She makes a review session before every exam. If you study, you will get A
Dr. Abeer is efficient, motivational cares about the success of her students. Not only does she make time to help us understand the content but put the material in real life situation to prepare us for real life. Id recommend her to everyone.
For any student looking to understand concepts applied to real life while having an instructor who care about your success take Dr. Abeer. She has been my only anatomy and microbiology instructor by choice because thats how impactful she is.
I took Abeer for BIO211 and BIO212, I wish I could continue having her as an instructor. The material is difficult, but she really wants you to be able to understand it. She is very intelligent and can be intimidating at times. But she is very caring and is willing to meet with you outside of class for study groups before tests!!! Take her!
Dr. Abeer is amazing. She makes powerpoints of her notes, PRINT THESE OUT! They are so helpful during lecture to make extra notes. She applies real life situations to make the content easier to understand. Attending lecture is very important. Abeer makes herself available outside of class, and will get together for study sessions before tests.
I thought it was fairly easy but you can not miss class. She is very lecture heavy and you will fall SO behind if you miss even just one or two classes. You are only graded on like 7 or 8 things so you need to make the effort cause those points can get close in the end even if you are getting As and Bs. I will take bio 212 with her too
She explained information clearly. Her stories were great. She was there for me. Shes hilarious
Exams are easy if you attend class and study her notes!
Abeer is an amazing professor who knows her stuff. She explains the content in detail instead of just reading off the pre-made PowerPoint from the textbook company. She goes into detail and uses real-life examples to help make info more applicable/understanding. There are no curveballs on the exams.
BIO211&212. Dr. Abeer will go out of her way to help you succeed. You miss class and contact her she will meet up with you, you can't, she will call you and go over any material missed. Impossible to get lower than a B if you go and pay attention. Best professor I have taken. She's funny, she cares, and she makes exam information clear beforehand.
She was there if we needed her
Abeer is an amazing professor, and really tries to make sure her students understand what she is teaching. She is willing to have study sessions before the tests, and just really caring. I like her teaching style so much, I switched my teachers to take her again next semester for microbiology.
She is amazing I took anatomy 1,2 and Microbiology. If there is another class I definitely will take it with her
If she took more than anatomyI,II, and Microbiology it will be amazing. She is so smart and funny,
She is an amazing professor. You can tell that she actually cares about her students succeeding. She is an outstanding person in general! I would take her class again if I could!
This class was pretty straight forward. Show up to class, pay attention to her lecture and repeat. She mentions things that will be on exams during lectures so being present is the main rule. She gives a quiz and exam typically in the same week. The quiz is a great way to gain points. She does genuinely care if you are not getting the information.
The class is very straightforward and simple but Ive never met a professor with more of an attitude about every little thing. She gets upset when theres no participation but anytime anything is asked of her or needed she is the rudest individual you will meet.
Absolutely amazing teacher! No notes were given from a textbook, and no textbook was EVER used! If you miss class, you will never pass as all her test material comes from her lectures. Show up, pay attention and its an easy class!
She is the best professor I have ever had, she cares about her students and wants everyone to succeed. If you study, you should have no problem getting an A. She is incredibly smart and goes into detail. Nothing unexpected on tests.
She is a great professor and very knowledgable person she does like her pepsi though.
I was nervous about this class at first but this happened to be one of my favorite classes. I really enjoy her teaching and stories. She lets us know what's going to be on quizzes and exams and even gives us 5 questions from each quiz or exam. She really loves her Pepsi.
I loved taking her class and she definitely cares about her students more than anything. She is super sweet and always makes sure the class understands the concepts. I don't think attendance is technically "mandatory" but if you miss a class you will be lost
Everything you need for your test is in lectures ! She knows what she taking about and does not go off topic much ! Is very easier to communicate with ! I had her online and honestly it was amazing and she made it easy and worth it
All she says after every sentence is "correct? right? " like we get it. She also screams in lecture for no reason, worst professor I have had. Such a bad attitude
The best teacher in Owens I have ever had. She respects the students greatly, does not get angry or intolerant. She is a very calm person, and she always explains calmly and smoothly in order to understand the information. The biggest proof of this is that I was with her at BIO 211 and all the students who were with me joined her in BIO 212.
This teacher is very caring. She is smart and her students love her. I took her for Bio 211, 212 and microbiology. Her sense of humor is amazing!
I have taken Abeer for BIO211 and BIO212, she is fantastic! Really cares about you doing well in the class and is one of the most kind and caring professors you can take. I would recommend!
Abeer is the wisest, most enthusiastic professor I have ever met. If you don't understand something the first way she says it, she can explain it ten other ways, and she is patient while students are learning. Showing up to lecture is the most critical part of her class! She will do the rest! I wish I could take every science class with her!
Fantastic teacher. Really explains everything in detail and is there to actually help you learn!
I took Abeer for BIO211 and BIO212, she's fantastic! I always made sure to attend class because she was incredibly engaging and always cared about how we did in the class. She would also offer tutoring in the learning labs so that was very beneficial if there was anything you felt a little confused about. My favorite professor by far!
Very Intelligent and knows about chemistry, microbiology and anatomy. Whatever class you need help with Abeer will make sure to help you out. She has your back
she is a very excellent teacher that has a wonderful way of explaining the lessons, as it simplifies the information for us to reach us, no matter how difficult it is. Very nice, very cooperative, has a friendly psyche, do not hesitate to answer any question and answer with open arms. Lessons are not boring and the time is not long.
She cares about students understanding the material shes teaching! Shes very passionate about what she does. Overall best anatomy teacher at Owens!
She is a great professor. I took her for bio 211 and absolutely had to take her class for bio 212. She has been a great help in my academic career. I recommend her to any and everyone. I love the dynamic in her class, the energy is always welcoming. She does love her diet Pepsi.
Abeer cares about her students and truly wants them to succeed. She is very honest and understanding. She is the one and only great science lecture professor at Owens. I struggle when it comes to learning by lectures and I would have gotten an F if it was not for her. You will not regret taking her class.
Abeer is a god among men, a lion among sheep, a rose among thorns. She is what makes the nursing and health professional programs at Owens what they are. She is so incredibly caring, and will go out of her way to make sure you understand the material. If you put in time to work with her, she will work with you, and you will succeed. She's wonderful
Abeer is a great Professor I loved her class, she explains things very well & easy to understand her exams are fairly easy but you must attend the class because she gives a lot of pointers and tells us exactly what would be on the exam and quizes. I definitely recommend her She has her own notes for us to look over that helps us on the exams, No HW
She explained concepts very poorly due to lack of proper word usage (You will see why when you take this course) and overly simplifying concepts. Prepare for shouting, yelling, and berating for students who does not show up to class. As time goes on, the more people start to skip classes because of her teaching style. She is nice as a person though
Very caring and easy going. Easy to talk to when help is needed. Funny personality which I love. Exams are basic on lectures. All I can say is study and don't let a lecture pass by with out you not understand the material. I will take more classes with Mrs abeer.
LEC - Great professor in terms of necessary material! Never wanted to waste our time, was very sweet unless students were taking advantage of her. She taught my CHEM095 lecture and while in school herself so she was stressed at times but always doing her best. Honestly if you have anything really bad to say about her, you're probably the problem...
I always love having Abeer as my professor! BUT, if you are looking for a BIO211 Lecture to be lazy in, this is NOT the one. Abeer cares that we pass and are prepared for BIO212. Lectures can be overwhelming, but she skips through things we don't need. If you skip class I promise you aren't going to pass. There is too much to learn each day to miss
Very easy class if you put in the time and effort. Her phone went off during lectures numerous times. One time she didn't show up to virtual class and didn't email us. She's not very technologically savvy and had many issues with blackboard. I will say, her lectures were good, just long. She is an amazing person; just not my type of professor.
Dr.Abeer was incredible throughout the entire semester.Her teaching was always clear and straightforward. She is very caring and supportive.The anatomy and physiology course is challenging, but she made it much easier to understand.I wish she taught other classes because I would enroll in them without hesitation.I wish all professors were like her.
Dr. El-Gharbawy is an awesome instructor! Helps navigate tough material, highlights what's important, and what's on tests. Everything you NEED to know is in her PPTs and her notes. If it isn't important enough for her to mention in class, why would it be on a test? Day 1 she starts muscles so get ready to move fast! BRILLIANT! CARING TEACHER!
This is her first year at BGSU and she does not know what she is talking about. She was given all her notes and tests from a past teacher and clearly does not review them before class. She does not know what she is talking about and it is obvious. She also generalizes ideas that are more specific on tests. Tests are 90% of your grade. Beware.
Didn't even teach her own material and was unclear on what was on tests. There were multiple quizzes a week which were due before class and were on material that had not yet been covered in lecture. She offered no office hours, was not accommodating to students needs at all, and was very rude and most of the time acted annoyed with her students.
Ms. Abeer is an amazing professor. She simplifies complex material and makes it comprehensible. She also has a fun personality and looks out for every one of her students. Extra credit is sometimes given and she ALWAYS prepares you for a quiz/test. Make sure to take her notes, there is no fluff.
I just love her. She makes it hard to fail. She does like participation. Just show up participate and listen to what she tells. She goes over everything that will be on the test. Can seem a little rough around the edge. BUTTTT I love a spicy teacher. She means no harm at all.
Ms Abeer wants everyone to pass! She will help you in any way she can. I think some people misinterpret her as rude but she is very good intentioned. She makes boring concepts very interesting and she includes no fluff. A great person and a great professor I wish she could teach every class I had to take.
Just sign up!!! I cant belive anyone has anything bad to say!! She is straight to the point. Study her notes!! In class she will say "sounds like a good test question." Best believe its a test question.
Very difficult instructor, I feel that if you have no responsibilities outside of school then this may be the instructor for you, but she assigns quiz/exam at the same time, and often when teaching lectures, she would skip a lot of topics and say "you don't need to know this", and then that same material would be on the quiz and exam.
I really liked having Abeer, she was straight to the point and practical and cares about her students but she did teach a couple of things wrong and was adamant she was right even though every resource said opposite, I also find some of her questions on quizzes and exams to be a little bit of trick questions where the whole class gets it wrong.
Listen to what she says and study her study guides!
If you show up every class and take decent notes, you'll be fine. The only grades are exams, quizzes, and in-class worksheets. She seems scary at first, but the class is laid out for you to succeed, everything she says will be on the exam WILL BE. She doesn't give study material, I loved making Quizlets for this class.
She's an outstanding biology instructor! Goes above and beyond to help her students and is always available when needed. Her teaching style is fun, and full of real-life examples that make difficult material easy. Exams felt much easier with her guidance. 100% recommend her to anyone who truly wants to learn — I'm grateful to have learned from her!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
73%
Textbook Required
36%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.18 avg changeRatings by Course
BIO290
5.0
(1)BIO231
5.0
(10)BIO052
5.0
(1)BIOLAB101
5.0
(1)BIO211LAB
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
BIO1040
4.0
211
3.3
BIO231
3.2
BIO290
3.0
BIO052
3.0